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It’s Funny Being a Parent
“We bring our children into the world and can’t imagine a day without them. And then we learn it’s about letting go a little more each day. And the goodbyes become more significant.” Michelle Staubach Grimes It’s funny being a parent. I can’t think of another way to say it. Funny? What kind of […]
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Visiting The International Leadership of Texas Garland Elementary Campus
I visited The International Leadership of Texas Garland Elementary Campus on January 9th, 2015. After I read my book and spoke to the students about “story,” I visited with Irene Villalobos, the 4th grade Bilingual English Language Arts/Social Students Teacher. Irene’s passion for teaching was contagious as she talked about her students that day. Many […]
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Visiting Barksdale Air Force Base
Over the last two months during the launch of Where is Pidge? I’ve visited many libraries, schools, bookstores, retail stores, and children stores. Children at the events who share with me their own passion for storytelling continuously inspire me. Some children have shared with me their written stories, while others have shown me their artwork. […]
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Me and Pat
While “My Story” began in 1968 in Florida, today I begin to share “My Story” with you. As I write my first blog entry, my children’s illustrated book Where is Pidge? is at the printer and will be complete in a few weeks. I can’t wait to share the story of Pidge and the Hoobler […]
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